Los del Río (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈloz ðel ˈri.o], "Those from the River"), also known as The Del Rios, are a Spanish Latin pop and dance duo which was formed in 1962 by Antonio Romero Monge (born 1936) and Rafael Ruiz Perdigones (born 1942). They are best known for their hit dance single "Macarena", originally released in August 1995. The song went on to become a worldwide success.